In the mood for a good olde English poem about a warrior and some monsters? Actor John Heimbuch will be doing a one-person performance of “Beowulf!” streaming live at 8 p.m. March 26 and 28, April 2 and 4; and 2 p.m. March 29 and April 5.

This version of “Beowulf” was written by Charlie Bethel and was a big hit at the 2019 Minnesota Fringe, where it was also performed by Heimbuch, co-artistic director of Walking Shadow Theatre. Amy Rummenie, also a co-artistic director at Walking Shadow, will direct. The performance will be streamed on Walking Shadow’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/WalkingShadowCompany

A Walking Shadow news release says Bethel’s “Beowulf” is “a faithful and accessible adaptation of the classic Old English poem about a warrior king and some famous monsters, modernizing the wit, vigor, and meaty language of the original Anglo-Saxon epic.” It’s recommended for ages 10 and older because it “contains vivid descriptions of physical human/monster violence comparable to ‘Star Wars’ or ‘Lord of the Rings.’ ”

The live feed will be active starting at about 15 minutes before the scheduled performance time so viewers can test their connectivity. It lasts about 60 minutes.

All tickets are pay-what-you-can and Facebook will have a link to make a donation during the performance.

Kathy has been an arts journalist for more than 25 years. Her career goal is to interview all four Monkees, and she's three-fourths of the way there. She loves Twin Cities theater, bicycling, good books in the screen porch, the St. Paul Winter Carnival and the Minnesota State Fair.

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